Lifeguard - Lakewood YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team • Lakewood, OH

9d • $12 - $13 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard supports the YMCA of Greater Cleveland’s mission by creating a safe, positive and welcoming swimming environment in the pool, on the deck and in surrounding areas. The role protects participants, maintains aquatic facilities and equipment, follows YMCA policies and procedures, and interacts positively with members, volunteers and staff. Lifeguards are also responsible for water testing and documentation, sanitation, incident reporting, required training and certifications, and following mandated child abuse and neglect reporting procedures.

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certification and safety training are required within 30 days of hire.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification, or a valid Red Cross Lifeguard certification and attendance at YMCA Crossover within 90 days of employment.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to read, write and understand written directions.
• Commitment to the YMCA mission, cause, values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Willingness and ability to serve as a mandated reporter and follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process.
• Ability to perform frequent sitting, standing, swimming, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending and/or instructing throughout a shift.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Physical ability to rescue an individual from water.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience is helpful but not required.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current CPR, First Aid and other required YMCA certifications.
• Report to work on time, in uniform, and with required safety equipment and supplies.
• Ensure the safety of participants in the aquatics area during all hours of operation.
• Follow bloodborne pathogen standards and complete annual training.
• Report faulty equipment and unsafe conditions to a supervisor promptly.
• Document incidents on a daily basis and notify a supervisor.
• Interact positively and visibly with members, volunteers and staff while maintaining aquatic safety.
• Test and document water as required by applicable health requirements.
• Keep the pool area free of clutter and accessible for emergency response.
• Follow established policies and procedures, including safety practices and personnel policies.
• Participate in and support association events and fundraising activities.
• Complete training and certifications required for the position.
• Attend monthly in-service training and provide work availability to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Monitor chlorine and pH levels and track water temperature hourly.
• Regularly sanitize rescue and member-used equipment and assigned areas.
• Follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process, including completing the required form, contacting children protective services, and notifying designated YMCA personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Free membership to a local YMCA.
• Discounts on YMCA programs, including childcare; part-time positions do not receive the childcare discount.
• Additional employee discounts at places in and around town.
• Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental and vision coverage, and an Employee Assistance Plan.
• Retirement contribution of 8% paid by YMCA of Greater Cleveland for eligible employees.
• Paid vacation for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed